The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-09-22

ganization is making a growth such rs the
world never has seen before. Only few more
years when the veterans of the grand old army
shall slumber in their graves. When the question
shall be asked, What has become of the old
soldiers?' the answer will be by pointing to the
white marble slabs which mark their last rest
ing place. May their last years be spent in
peace and happiness, their wants ministered to
by the Sons of Veterans. aud their memory
revercd forever" Mrs. Ash was asked 10 re-
spond TO the toast, "The Ladies Aid Society"
but declined. saying that she did all her talking
at home. Mrs. NOyes, however, responded in
n feeling address. Capt Robinson responded to
the toast, The Ladies'" with witty speech
which produced much mirth. His remarks
concerning the Daughters of Veterans were re-
sponded TO by Miss Carrie Hailstone, of Kate
Sherwood Camp. Lieut.. Halstead and Maj.
Conant being called upon. responded with elo-
quent addresses. after which an adjournment
was taken TO the hall of the Camp, where gen.
eral good time was had.
MISSOURI.
J.L. Lister, st. Louis: Admiral Porter Camp.
No. AZ, has fnlly-equipped and completely
organized hospital and ambulance corps. This
corps will take an active part in the Grand
Army parade during the Encampment here,
and will care for the overheated or exhausted
comrades. The work of organizing this corps
has been long and tedious, and special credit is
due Drs. Lebrecht, Spinzig. DuestrOw, Blake,
and last, but not least, DIR. r. J. Hill, Chief of
the Grand Army Medical Department, for the
interest they have taken in instructing men,
bers in the medical work they will perform.
This will be the only organized ambulance
corps in the :. ", and the members of Porter
Camp are justly proud of the distinction and
encouragement they have received from st.
Louis comrades. Porter Camp extends an in
vitation TO all comrades of the GAR and S.V.
who may be interested in this subject to pay
them a visit while in st. Louis, and they will
assure them of hearty reception.
At the regular meeting of Gen. John w. No
bic Camp, No. 81, st. Louis, seven recruits were
mustered in. The Camp now has a member
ship of about 80, and eight more applications
are in the hands Of the Investigating Commit
tee. The members are drilling nightly at Am
aieur Park, Mr.. Will G. Gottschalk, formerly
Of the ST Louis militia, having been appointed
Drill Master.
OHIO.
Col. Geo. W. Leonard, of Urbana. recently
mustered in new Camp at Troy. He was as
sisted by Sons of Veterans from New Carlisle,
West Milton, Piqua, Dayton, Sidney, Urbana
and Springfield. A. ii. Coleman Post, GAR,
was invited and was present ut the ceremonies,
| while the Woman's Relief Corps furnished a
fine lunch. The following are the officers of
| the Camp: Captain, John Il. Rooney; First
| Lieut., Jos. Il. McCool; Second Lieut., Il. Il.
| Kyle; First Sergt, Frank Burkholer; Q. NJ.
/ S., Will i. Harness; Chap. George kellogg
| c. S, l. w. Ensey; Principal Musician, Julius
Oblinger; S. G., Fred Goodrich; c. of g., Will
Hays; {. G., Arthur Collins: Z. c., Ellis Cor
| ~; Camp Council, Waiter NJ. Kyle. DIR. J. w.
/ Means and Oscar ShaTer. There were % can
didatcs mustered in. The name of the Camp
is Barton S. Kyle Camp. No. 2l9.